03' Ultra's & 04's

i was wondering if anyone has had both the 03 ultra's and the 04's, for this reason is because, i purchased a pair of mediums last year and i wear a size 9. i sold them earlier this year and would like to get some 04's but the 03's were really tight and took alot of riding before i could tell a difference in them losining up any..so do you think that they run the same in size as they did last year if so should i get larges or stick with the med. and let them get broken in more...??